Envisat at a glance
| Envisat at a glance | |
| Mission | Environmental monitoring satellite |
| Mass | Total weight at launch of 8,211 kg |
| Dimensions | 10 m x 4 m x 4 m |
| Payload | 10 instruments for Earth observation and atmospheric analysis |
| Electrical power | 6,5 kW |
| Coverage zone | Global |
| Design lifetime | Mission extended to 2013 |
| Revisit cycle | 35 days |
| Orbital position | Circular sun-synchronous orbit |
